DOJ To Review Google’s Fitbit Acquisition For Antitrust Flags
DOJ To Review Google’s Fitbit Acquisition For Antitrust Flags
December 11, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is going to investigate Google’s proposed $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit for potential antitrust issues, according to Reuters....

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ECB President Touts Benefits Of Central Banks Launching Crypto
ECB President Touts Benefits Of Central Banks Launching Crypto
December 11, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Policymakers at the European Central Bank (ECB) will meet in Frankfurt on Wednesday (Dec. 11) to talk about the pros and cons of introducing their...

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SoftBank’s Hard Lessons From The Animal Kingdom
SoftBank’s Hard Lessons From The Animal Kingdom
December 10, 2019  |  Investments

There are so many canine metaphors to use here. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Amex: The Race For Rewards Dominance Is Slowing
Amex: The Race For Rewards Dominance Is Slowing
December 10, 2019  |  Loyalty & Rewards

American Express (Amex) said there is finally some relief from the rewards war that has been raging for the past three years, Bloomberg reported on...

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Pear Raises $160M To Back Seed-Stage Startups
Pear Raises $160M To Back Seed-Stage Startups
December 10, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Venture capital firm Pear has announced $160 million in new fundraising to fuel its next wave of investments, with a focus on seed-stage B2B startups....

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Telleroo Integrates B2B Payments Function For SMB Accountants
Telleroo Integrates B2B Payments Function For SMB Accountants
December 10, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Telleroo, a U.K.-based FinTech specializing in facilitating payments for small business accountancy firms, is partnering with BIN (bank account identification number) sponsor Moorwand to further...

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Barclays Report: Despite Weak IPOs, Uber And Lyft Can Be Profitable
Barclays Report: Despite Weak IPOs, Uber And Lyft Can Be Profitable
December 10, 2019  |  Ridesharing

A new report from Barclays Capital about transportation in New York City says Uber and Lyft can achieve profitability in the future despite their poor...

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Latest Prosus Offer Snubbed By Just Eat
Latest Prosus Offer Snubbed By Just Eat
December 10, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Just Eat has once again turned down an offer from Netherlands-based Prosus, saying the deal still “significantly undervalues” the company, the Financial Times (FT) reported...

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India Bill Aims To Tighten Regulations For Tech Data Collection
India Bill Aims To Tighten Regulations For Tech Data Collection
December 10, 2019  |  Regulation

India has proposed new rules regarding how technology companies use data, and the proposal is similar to Europe’s GDPR regulation, according to a report by...

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